Welcome to my web quiz, a light-hearted way to navigate your way around my
website and learn more about me and my work as your local MP.
All the answers can be found throughout my website pages. Some questions even
have hints to help you. Best of luck! John
Click on "Answer" to reveal each answer. If your browser does not
support this, you can view all the answers here.
Question 1
Which notable world figure am I shaking hands with on my homepage
slideshow?
Answer
The Dalai Lama. I, along with several other MPs, welcomed
the Dalai Lama to Westminster on his visit to the UK in May 2008.
Question 2
In January 2009, I took part in a march through Edinburgh. What
was the cause?
Hint
You can find a photo of the march in the blog section
of my website.
Answer
Question 3
In what year was I first elected to represent the constituents of
Edinburgh West at Westminster?
Answer
I was first elected as an MP in 2001. Prior to this I served
two terms as the local Councillor for Edinburgh’s South East Corstorphine
Ward
Question 4
Who did I succeed as the MP for Edinburgh West?
Hint
Check
out the recent election results under the information section
of my website.
Answer
I succeeded Liberal Democrat Donald Gorrie as the MP for Edinburgh
West. He had served as the constituency’s MP for four years after
winning the seat from the Conservative party in 1997.
Question 5
Which Edinburgh High School did I attend?
Answer
I attended Forrester High School. In fact, I recently made
a visit to my former high school to chat to the pupils about my work as an
MP. [visit blog entry on 12th December 2008]
Question 6
Which of these Edinburgh landmarks do not lie in my constituency? Murrayfield
Stadium, Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo, Lauriston Castle.
Answer
Edinburgh Castle. The constituency of Edinburgh West stretches
from South Queensferry in the west to Haymarket near the city centre. The
Firth of Forth marks the northern boundary and the Edinburgh-to-Glasgow railway
lines the south. Landmarks include the Forth Bridges, Edinburgh Airport,
the Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. There
are about 100000 people in the constituency.
Question 7
I recent asked Gordon Brown a question during Prime Minister’s
Questions. What
did I ask him about?
Hint
There is a relevant article dated 28th
January 2009 in the news section of my website.
Answer
Question 8
Which popular social networking site can you visit me on via my
website homepage?
Answer
I have recently joined social networking site Facebook. If you
too are a frequent visitor to Facebook be sure to look me up!
